Institute for Child Development Research & Social Change

A Community-Based Participatory Action Research Firm

The Institute for Child Development Research and Social Change at Indigo Cultural Center is a community-based research firm that specializes in action research and evaluation. The Institute is directed by Dr. Eva Marie Shivers. Our mission is to conduct rigorous policy-relevant research on early education and child development by partnering with community agencies and public administrators who are dedicated to improving the lives of children, especially those from low-income and marginalized communities.

Since 2007, we have honed a unique evaluation and research experience for government agencies, community-based organizations and other non-profit agencies seeking a range of professional services such as: basic child development and early education research, focus group facilitation, program evaluation, policy consultation, and training.